Chapter 32-1. the truth

"IS that..." "It isn't. It can't be." Marley's heart dropped to her stomach, slowing the car to a crawl in the Bears' personal parking lot, where - because she's driving Aiden's car - she's allowed to park during the game. Because of how exhausted he seemed today, she brought his car so they could drive back to his apartment later where she would hopefully be convincing him into bed early. But there is offically a very large chance that Marley will not be sharing that bed with him tonight. It was dark enough now that only the headlights highlighted his stoic expression, the broadness of his shoulder pads and his arms folded over his jersey-clad chest as he stood beside an empty spot closest to the stadium - full uniform sans helmet and gloves. That meant his coach had surely given him hell for leaving his team right before a game, something he decided this time was worth the scolding. Oh she is so in trouble. Marley's hands shook on the wheel as she completely